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Wisconsin Education: 11,266 students enrolled in Jefferson County school districts in 2024-25 school year

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Johnson Creek School District Superintendent Mark Gruen (2023) | Johnson Creek School District

Johnson Creek School District Superintendent Mark Gruen (2023) | Johnson Creek School District

There were 11,266 students enrolled in Jefferson County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, 2.5% less than the previous year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

The county's data showed that 12th grade had the largest enrollment, with 1,050 students, while kindergarten saw the smallest, with 663 students.

Countywide, Watertown Unified School District welcomed the most students during the 2024-25 school year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Jefferson County.

Wisconsin ranked 29th in the U.S. for student-to-teacher ratio at 14:1, according to a study by AAA State of Play.

Enrollment in Jefferson County Over 10 Years
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Enrollment in Jefferson County During 2024-25 School Year

DistrictTotal Enrollment in 2024-25Total Enrollment in 2023-24% Change from Previous Year
Cambridge School District9129090.3%
Fort Atkinson School District2,2912,357-2.8%
Jefferson School District1,6121,666-3.2%
Johnson Creek School District6346202.3%
Lake Mills Area School District1,4731,485-0.8%
Palmyra-Eagle Area School District521543-4.1%
Waterloo School District747748-0.1%
Watertown Unified School District3,0763,231-4.8%

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